GRE Word List

EMETIC

an agent that induces vomiting

The meaning of the word emetic is an agent that induces vomiting.

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WordMeaning
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
denotationan act or process of denoting
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
piquantengagingly provocative
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk